Quorn Hunt charity ride raises thousands for DEC Ukrainian Appeal

A rural charity ride organised by the Quorn Hunt across the countryside in aid of the Ukrainian Appeal has raised thousands of pounds.

Organisers, whose kennels are based in Leicestershire, thanked the local people for their community spirit, after the day saw riders take part in an 8 mile hack, with all proceeds going to the people of Ukraine through the DEC Ukrainian Appeal.

Riders, with varying degrees of experience, gathered on Sunday 3rd April at Widmerpool in Nottinghamshire, to ride over private land thanks to the generosity of local land owners who wanted to help with the event.

Many participants wore blue and yellow patterns, to symbolise Ukraine's national flag.

The Quorn Hunt covered all expenses for the day, including medical cover and topped up the fund to donate £4,500 to the DEC Ukrainian Appeal, which combined with Match Aid totals £9,000.

A month into Russia's invasion of the Ukraine, there have been thousands of deaths while towns and cities have been left in ruins. Some 10 million people have been displaced inside Ukraine and beyond.

Nicola Housley, a Quorn Hunt organiser said: " We would like to thank the local community for coming together to play its part in raising vital funds for the people of Ukraine, who continue to suffer at the hands of the Russian army".

She added: "Our gratitude goes to all the landowners, volunteers, participants and people who made donations so that made the day such a great success".

Polly Portwin, a Director of the Countryside Alliance said: " It is pivotal that focus remains on the horrific reality of life faced daily by the Ukrainian people. Community groups up and the countryside, including a large number of hunts like the Quorn, have taken part in a number of successful fundraisers to ensure those suffering on the ground and elsewhere because of Russia's invasion, get access to vital resources".

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Photo: Penny Fillingham